Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are rich, creamy and flavorful in all the best ways. Using the pressure cooker is a tried-and-true method when it comes to making perfect mashed potatoes every time.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time 5minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 20minutes
Servings 6people
Calories 360kcal
Author Cathy
Ingredients
3lbsred-skinned potatoes
4cupscold water
1/2cupbutter, room temperature
1cupwhole milk
salt and pepper to taste
garnish with fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Wash/scrub and cut potatoes into quarters. Place the potatoes into the pot of your instant pot and cover with water.
Place the lid on the instant pot and set it to manual for 10 minutes.
Manually release the pressure carefully after they are done cooking.
Drain the water from the instant pot.
Add butter and milk to the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they are as smooth as you desire.
Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and enjoy.